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suffice

//səˈfaɪs//
English Definition
To be enough.
中文释义
足够;满足需要
Example Sentence

For the initial survey, a simple count of the species present will suffice to determine the area's biodiversity.

对于初步调查,只需简单统计存在的物种数量就足以确定该地区的生物多样性。

Synonyms
be enough satisfy qualify
Antonyms
fall short inadequate
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
suf + fic(做) → 做够了。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “suffice”?

  1. A To be enough.
  2. B To work very hard for a long time
  3. C To continue doing something or trying to do something even though it is difficult
  4. D To house or provide for
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A — To be enough.. “suffice” means To be enough..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To be enough.”?

  1. A persevere
  2. B suffice
  3. C toil
  4. D accommodate
Show answer

B — suffice. “suffice” means To be enough..

Common questions about “suffice”

What does “suffice” mean?

suffice — To be enough.. In Chinese: 足够;满足需要.

How do you pronounce “suffice”?

suffice is pronounced //səˈfaɪs//.

How is “suffice” used in a sentence?

For the initial survey, a simple count of the species present will suffice to determine the area's biodiversity. (对于初步调查,只需简单统计存在的物种数量就足以确定该地区的生物多样性。)

What are synonyms for “suffice”?

be enough, satisfy, qualify — all close in meaning to suffice (To be enough.).

What is the opposite of “suffice”?

fall short, inadequate — each the opposite of suffice (To be enough.).

Is “suffice” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. suffice is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “suffice”?

suf + fic(做) → 做够了。

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.